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PAObank rolls out wealth investment service

Customers have access to up to 16 hours of US stock trading sessions.

Property confidence index more than doubles in January as sales surge

RICS-Spacious Monitor shows buyer enquiries and investor interest both at +55% in January.

Hong Kong exports rise to $520.6b in January

Imports also climbed by 38.1% to $534.7b during the month.

Nearly all firms go digital but web presence uneven

Large and medium companies showed higher digital adoption than small businesses.

CR Longdation to convert Kwai Chung hotel after $953m acquisition

Hotel Cozi Oasis near Kwai Fong sold for student housing in one of 2026’s largest deals.

Inflation eases to 1.1% in January as holiday surge fades

Underlying inflation also slowed to 1.0% in the same month.

Hong Kong Budget pivots to AI after surplus swing

Financial Secretary Paul Chan pledges $10b for future industries.

Cushman urges clearer PPP roles for Northern Metropolis

The firm backs a pause in commercial land sales.

FWD Hong Kong appoints Queenie Lam CMO for two markets

She brings more than 20 years in financial services spanning banking, telecom and advertising.

Salaries to grow 4% in 2026 as employers ditch 'bidding wars'

Businesses are now pivoting to cost control and long-term value.

Hong Kong hits operating surplus as fiscal reserves rise: S&P

Economic growth and market activity underpin surplus and infrastructure plans.

Hong Kong allocates $65m for workforce development

Schools are also launching new programmes for aviation and finance.